Ironing board



Feb. 16, 1932. F J SCOTT 1,845,892

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Patented Feb. 16, 1932 UNITED STATES FLAVE J. SCOTT, OF FRESNO, CALIFORNIA IBONING BOARD Application filed June 22, 1931.

The invention aims to provide an exceptionally simple and inexpensive ironing board which ma be quickly and easily connected with a ta le top, the top of a kitchen cabinet, a ledge or other support, may be easily leveled, will remain firmly in place during use, and may be compactly folded when not in use.

With the foregoing in view, the invention resides in the novel subject matter hereinafter described and claimed, description be ing accomplished by reference to the accompanying drawings- Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the 15 board connected with a table top.

Fig. 2 is a vertical transverse sectional view as indicated by line 22 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 3 is a detail longitudinal sectional view on line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

20 Fig. 4 is a bottom plan view in folded condition.

Fig. 5 is an edge view with the parts related as in Fig. 4.

A preferred construction has been illus- D trated and will be rather specifically described, with the understanding however, that within the scope of the invention as claimed, variations may be made.

An ironing board 6 is provided having one end 7 adapted to extend under a table top 8 or other suitable support. In the construction shown, the end 7 of the board 6 is formed with a longitudinal notch 9 through which the upper end portion 10 of an inclined leg 11 extends, said leg being connected with the board by a transverse pivot 12 spaced below the upper extremity of the leg. Preferably, the board 6 is provided with cleats 13 on its lower side at opposite edges of the notch 9, and the pivot 12 connects the leg with these cleats.

A crown member 14, shown in the form of a flat metal plate, overlies the upper end 10 of the leg 11 and a foot 15 preferably formed from a short wooden strip, underlies said upper end of the leg. Supporting means for the crown member 14, rises from the foot 15 and is pivoted to the crown member 14 on an axis parallel with the pivot 12 of the leg 11. The supporting means for the crown member Serial No. 546,073.

14, is shown in the form of two metal arms 16 havin lateral feet 17 secured by screws or the li 'e 18 upon the foot 15- To pivotally connect the upper ends of the arms 16 with the crown member 14, the latter may Well be provided with integral trunnions 19 passing loosely through openings in said arms, and upset.

A vertically adjustable connection is provided between the crown member 14 and the 0 upper extremity of the leg 11, and in the present showing, said adjustable connection consists of a bolt 20 having a wing nut 21 on its upper end. The bolt 20 passes loosely through an opening 22 in the crown member 14 and is held in fixed relation with the upper end of the leg 11. Preferably, the bolt hole 23 in this leg is countersunk at its lower end as shown at 24, and the head of the bolt 20 is received in the countersink. A staple or the like 25 is shown driven into the leg and underlying the head of the bolt 20 to hold the latter against sliding through the opening 23 when the ironing board is folded and not in use.

To connect the board with a table or the like, it is only necessary to position said board horizontally with its right side up, whereupon the leg 11 swings downwardly by gravity, thereby elevating the foot 15. The end 7 of the board may then be inserted under the table top or other support and the foot 15 at the same time positioned over said support. When the weight of the board is now placed upon the leg 11, tight clamping of the table top or other support 8 is effected, and by adjusting the wing nut 21, the board 6 may be quickly and easily leveled for use, regardless of the thickness of the support upon which said board is clamped.

When use is no longer needed, the structure folds compactly as seen in Figs. 4 and 5, and hence may be stored in small space.

I claim 1. An ironing board having one end adapt- .95 ed to underlie a support, an inclined leg pivoted near its upper end to said board at a point spaced inwardly from said one end of the latter, said upper end of said leg extending above the board to overlie the support, a 1

crown member and a vertically adjustable connection between said crown member and said upper end of the leg, a foot under said upper end of said leg adapted to rest on the support, supporting means for said crown member rising from said foot, and pivot means parallel with the leg pivot and connecting said supporting means with said crown member.

2. An ironing board having one end adapted to underlie a support, an inclined leg pivoted near its upper end to said board at a point spaced inwardly from said one end of the latter, said upper end of said leg extending above the board to overlie the support, a crown member .over said upper end of the leg, a vertical bolt connecting said crown member with said upper end of said leg, said bolt having a wing nut on its upper end, a foot under said upper end of the leg adapted to rest on the support, supporting arms for said crown member secured to and rising from said foot, and pivot means parallel with the leg pivot and connecting said arms with said crown member.

In testimony whereof I afix my signature.

FLAVE J. SCOTT. 

